Winter Fun at the Liberty Science Center
The colder days have begun and looking for inside activities that the whole family can enjoy is easy just by heading to the Liberty Science Center for some winter fun. Liberty Science Center It’s been...
View Article25+ Fun Games for 2 players
There’s something to be said for playing a game with just 2 people. We enjoy 2 player games for evenings in or one on one with the kids. Here’s a list of 25+ Games for 2 players for couples or...
View ArticleTeacher Appreciation Ideas that cost nothing
Every May for one week schools celebrate Teacher Appreciation week. This week is about thanking the teachers and staff and while gifts are nice there are some pretty cool things you can do that cost...
View ArticlePlay All May – A Game a Day
I am so excited to share The Toy Association is taking the Genius of Play a bit further for the month of May. As this will be the 1st month ever dedicated to play and they are calling it “Play all May”...
View ArticleHersheypark Carrousel
Riding a carousel is a timeless treat for all ages. The Hersheypark Carrousel is celebrating it’s 100th birthday in 2019 and I’m excited to share some of the details and history that make this carousel...
View ArticleSummer Bucket List 2019
School is coming to a close and that means it’s time for the annual Summer Bucket List 2019 edition. Where we lay out all the adventures we hope to accomplish in the summer. North New Jersey Summer...
View ArticleTips & tricks for building easy gingerbread houses
The holidays tend to mean people are in the decorating, baking and gingerbread making season. I’m sharing my tips and tricks for building easy gingerbread houses that everyone can make. A decorated...
View ArticleCrayola Take Note! makes back to school Colorful!
Back to school season is here, and this school year we’re using and sharing the new Crayola Take Note! to make heading back to school a bit more colorful. Crayola has always been a trusted brand for my...
View ArticleDIY- Bucky Pirate Ship Cake
I’ve made a point to ask the kids what kind of cake they want for their birthday and when Eleanor said a Bucky cake (pirate ship from Jake and the Neverland Pirates Birthday party) I knew I had my...
View ArticleTips for Hosting an Offsite Party
When it comes to birthdays I like to go all out. We usually host home birthday parties, but as the kids are getting older and have more energy we realized it was time to take it out of the home, and...
View ArticleHarry Potter Party using Amazon Prime
We are huge Harry Potter fans, and have attended quite a few parties, movie nights, and even dressed up for Halloween. When it comes to party planning I like to check out Amazon Prime to make planning...
View ArticleDisney’s Descendants Party using Amazon Prime
When it comes to party planning I like to check out Amazon Prime to make planning easy and with some serious Disney Descendants fans in my house I’ve pulled together a list of supplies and ideas for a...
View Article40 Ears Old
It’s official I’m 40! I decided to embrace this new decade by celebrating the big 4-0 showing my personality and love of Disney with my 40 Ears Old shirt. Let me start by saying I share a birthday...
View ArticleMom’s Night Out gets Crafty
I find that a Mom’s Night Out doesn’t happen a lot. For me my evenings are spent catching up on projects, writing, or running around to different activities and events, so when the opportunity to hang...
View ArticleGraphic Novels for Kids: Kindergarten – 3rd graders
Reading is one of the best hobbies for kids and adults, and my kids love graphic novels. I’ve pulled together a list of Graphic Novels for kids in Kindergarten to 3rd grade, which is ages 5-9. I’ve...
View ArticleBooks to get you ready for Kindergarten
I’ve pulled together a list of 10 books to get you ready for Kindergarten. I can’t believe it, but my little guy will heading out the door and off to Kindergarten this year. As I mentally prepare for...
View Article30+ Thanksgiving Books for Kids
The big turkey day is approaching and as we spend the month talking about what we’re thankful for I also like to incorporate some fun stories, lessons and fun to mix up our reading in the evenings. So...
View Article30+ Non-Traditional Christmas Books
My family has a tradition each year of reading a holiday book each night from December 1st-December 24th. It’s a Christmas Book Advent Calendar, and one of my favorite parts of the day. I’m always...
View ArticleMystery Games and Puzzles Gift Guide
I love a good mystery. It doesn’t matter if it’s a book, game, puzzles, escape room or dinner. I’m always along for the ride of trying to figure out whodunit! I thought it would be fun to pull together...
View ArticleSaran Wrap Game
Playing games is always fun, and one of our favorite party games is the saran wrap game which is sure to bring smiles, laughs and one lucky winner. Supplies for a saran wrap ball Of course you’ll...
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